Shift Manager

Shift Manager – Remote Operations Centre

Location: South Yorkshire

Salary: £50,000 + £12,000 shift allowance

Shift Pattern: Rotating 6-week shift (days and nights) with 10 consecutive days off at the end of each cycle

Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

About the Role

We are working with a leading global chemical manufacturing organisation to recruit an experienced Shift Manager for their state-of-the-art Remote Operations Centre (ROC). This role is critical to overseeing round-the-clock operations for multiple production sites across the UK, Ireland, and South Africa.

You’ll be based in a high-tech control room environment, working in a 24/7 operation that plays a pivotal role in process safety, plant performance, and business continuity across international sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage the safe and efficient operation of multiple chemical plants remotely
• Respond to alarms, manage plant upsets and initiate recovery strategies
• Support and lead plant start-up/shutdown procedures with minimal disruption
• Evaluate process data and KPIs to identify performance issues and implement improvements
• Make autonomous decisions in the absence of standard procedures (SOPs)
• Maintain a strong focus on process safety and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure operational targets are achieved

What We’re Looking For

• Background in heavy industry, ideally with experience in chemical, oil & gas, or manufacturing sectors
• Prior experience in a control room or DCS/SCADA-based environment is essential
• HNC (or higher) in Process, Chemical, Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering OR equivalent experience
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to make operational decisions under pressure
• Comfortable working a 24/7 rotating shift pattern (including nights)
• Able to interpret P&IDs and process flow diagrams (PFDs)
• High attention to detail, proactive mindset, and excellent communication skills

What’s on Offer

• Base salary of £50,000 + £12,000 shift allowance
• 6-week rotating shift with 10 days off at the end of each cycle
• Comprehensive training program to ensure you're set up for success
• Career progression opportunities within a global business
• Pension, life assurance, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional well-being and recognition benefits

Next Steps

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a forward-thinking business in a mission-critical role. If you have the skills and experience to thrive in a fast-paced, high-responsibility control room environment — apply now for a confidential discussion.